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Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues were down during the 2026 proxy season in the United States – the period from April to June when most publicly traded companies hold their annual shareholder meetings – a new report has found.
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Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues declined during the 2026 proxy season

3 months ago2 months ago4 mins

Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues were down during the 2026 proxy season in the United States – the period…

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Some 84% of companies on the S&P 500 index disclosed climate targets in 2025, but the majority have yet to make meaningful progress in reducing emissions,
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84% of S&P 500 firms have climate targets, but most aren’t reducing emissions

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

Some 84% of companies on the S&P 500 index disclosed climate targets in 2025, but the majority have yet to…

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Sustainability appears to be losing its lustre among chief executives in the United States, with 38% saying that sustainability investments in 2026 are 'not a priority' for their business, a new study by The Conference Board has found.
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CEOs in the US twice as likely to ‘de-prioritise’ sustainability

10 months ago10 months ago3 mins

Sustainability appears to be losing its lustre among chief executives in the United States, with 38% saying that sustainability investments…

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Publicly-listed US firms have reported solid progress in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions since 2021, however outcomes vary by company size, a new report by The Conference Board has found.
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US firms showing steady progress in emissions reduction, study finds

1 year ago12 months ago3 mins

Publicly-listed US firms have reported solid progress in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions since 2021, however outcomes vary by company…

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More than half (55%) of corporate philanthropy leaders in the US say that increased federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes has affected their corporate giving strategies, a new report by The Conference Board has found.
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Increased scrutiny of DEI programmes is affecting corporate philanthropy

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

More than half (55%) of corporate philanthropy leaders in the US say that increased federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and…

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Some 80% of sustainability executives in the United States say that their companies are 'reworking' their ESG strategies in response to the recent policy shifts introduced by the Trump administration, a study by The Conference Board has found.
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US firms ‘reworking’ their ESG strategies in response to policy shifts

1 year ago12 months ago3 mins

Some 80% of sustainability executives in the United States say that their companies are ‘reworking’ their ESG strategies in response…

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